George Leis papers, 1917-1989
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Leis, George
- Title
- George Leis papers
- Dates
- 1917-1989 (inclusive)19171989
- Quantity
- 1.25 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4108
- Summary
- Diaries, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks of the former manager of the canoe concession for the ASUW at the University of Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
George Leis married Cora Gentry in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sept. 27, 1900. Mr. Leis worked for a street contractor until 1913 when Ralph Horr, Graduate Manager for Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) offered him the job of managing the canoe concession for the ASUW. During this time he also delivered mail and worked as a security officer for a brief time. The couple retired in 1955 and moved to Kent, Washington.
Content Description
Diairies, correspondence, photos, clippings, scrapbook, photograph album, publication, diary fragments, and biographical features.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 4108-001, George Leis papers, 1917-1989
- Accession No. 4108-002, George Leis papers, 1898-1955
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4108-001: George Leis papers, 1917-1989
.83 cubic feetScope and Content: Diaries, 1891-1904, 1917-1948; correspondence, 1925-1965; photos (1952, undated); clippings removed from diaries.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Marjorie Quinn and Richard D. Anderson, 1989-10-29.
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: 1925-1965Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1952Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Clippings (Diaries II through VI)Dates: 1917-1966Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1917-1966Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Diary vol. 1Dates: 1898-1904Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Diary vol. 2Dates: 1917-1923Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Diary vol. 3Dates: 1924-1926Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Diary vol. 4Dates: 1926-1936Container: Box 1, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Diary vol. 5Dates: 1937-1948Container: Box 2, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Diary vol. 6Dates: 1948Container: Box 2, Accession 4108-001
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Description: Accession No. 4108-002: George Leis papers, 1898-1955.42 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Scrapbook, photograph album, publication, diary fragment and biographical features.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Richard D. Anderson, 1990-02-23.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Blue collar workers--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Leis, George, 1877-1969--Family
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Leis, George, 1877-1969--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Associated Students
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--History--Sources
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
